Netminder Blaine Lacher played parts of two seasons with the Boston Bruins in the mid-90s. He was a top amateur prospect though his NHL and minor pro career was relatively brief.

Born in Medicine Hat, Alberta Lacher signed with Boston after three years at Lake Superior State University. In 1993-94 he led the CCHA with a 1.98 goals against average and was named to the Championship all-tournament team after leading the Lakers to the NCAA title.

During his rookie pro season Lacher was pressed into service in Boston when nobody steeped forward to claim the first string goaltending position. The youngster played 35 games and was in net when the club lost to New Jersey in the first round of the playoffs. The next year Lacher's playing time decreased and he was eventually sent down to the minors after Boston acquired veteran Bill Ranford. He retired 11 games into the 1996-97 season as a member of the IHL's Grand Rapids Griffins.